Shirley "Joan" Crawford DeGeorge

Shirley “Joan” Crawford DeGeorge passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019, at the age of 84. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Francis N. DeGeorge; three children, Kent A. DeGeorge (Michelle), Cheryl Ann DeGeorge Erlandson (Karl) and David F. DeGeorge (Claire); one grandson, Nicholas A. DeGeorge; and one brother, Gary Crawford (Carmen). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, David Edward Crawford and Ruth Smith Crawford; and two sisters, Ramona Crawford Wilson and Teretha Crawford McCormick.
Joan was born in Texarkana, TX and was a resident of Harahan, LA. She was a devout Christian and enjoyed teaching Sunday Bible School. She loved to sew.
Her family is appreciative of the personal and loving touch provided by Chaneta, Tanya and Yolanda, who loved and cared for her like a family member.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Thursday, July 18, 2019, starting at 11:00 AM, followed by a Prayer Service at 1:00 PM. A private burial in Greenwood Mausoleum will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Joan to be made to Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter, https://www.alz.org/louisiana.

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